Production Technician

Praxair; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial gases company is seeking a Production Technician for its Hydrogen Production Facility in Sulphur, LA. The role involves non-routine operational duties, requiring adherence to safety procedures and effective communication with customers and suppliers. Candidates should have a high school diploma with preference for an associate degree, along with 2+ years of industry experience and readiness for shift work.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Production/Operations experience or equivalent industrial experience.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and on-call periods.

Responsibilities

• Startup and shutdown of process equipment.
• Monitor and maintain proper water chemistry onsite.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process abnormalities.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Technical Knowledge

Education

HS Diploma or Associates degree

Plant Process Technology degree

Job description

Position Overview:

The U.S. HyCO division of Linde Gases U.S. (LGUS) is currently seeking a Production Technician for our Hydrogen Production Facility in Sulphur, LA. Under the direction of supervision Production Technician will be required to follow operating procedures. This position is responsible for safely performing various operational duties in a hydrogen production facility. Responsibilities and duties at this level typically involve non-routine problems and solutions requiring a greater depth and breadth of technical knowledge.

Under the routine direction of supervision, you will be responsible for a variety of complex operations and duties in a production environment.

Duties will Include:

• Qualify on both outside and inside operations.
• Startup and shutdown of process equipment.
• Correctly and safely permitting maintenance work.
• Use established procedures and assist in modifying procedures as required.
• Monitoring and adjusting equipment and plant process operating parameters.
• Correctly performing valve line-ups, preparing equipment for maintenance work including lock-out tag-out.
• Monitor and maintain proper water chemistry onsite.
• Responsibilities require 12-hour shift rotation (Dupont Shift Pattern), on-call periods and scheduled overtime.
• Training of new employees.
• Effectively communicating with our customers and suppliers when required.
• Communicating plant maintenance needs to management.
• Troubleshooting equipment and process abnormalities.

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma: Associates degree preferred or Plant Process Technology degree.
• 2+ years Production / Operations experience or equivalent industrial experience.
• Working extended hours and/or weekends, holidays and call-ins may be required.

About Linde:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.

Culture:

At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.